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Izumi Takemoto

b. 1959

Japanese manga artist and illustrator

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Born 1959. Izumi Takemoto is a Japanese mangaka and illustrator.

is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator. He attended College of Economics at Nihon University. His spouse is manga artist Reiko Yano.

He cites artists such as Shinji Wada, Fumio Hisamatsu, Shotaro Ishinomori, and Mitsuteru Yokoyama as his influences.

Biography was born January 19, 1959, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Awards and recognition Takemoto has been nominated seven times for the Seiun Award in the Best Comic category but didn't win.

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Nihon University
Also known as
Ken Takemoto

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Izumi Takemoto?

Japanese manga artist and illustrator

When was Izumi Takemoto born?

Izumi Takemoto was born on 19 January 1959 in Saitama Prefecture.

What is Izumi Takemoto's occupation?

Izumi Takemoto is a mangaka and illustrator.

What nationality is Izumi Takemoto?

Izumi Takemoto is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Izumi Takemoto

· Wikidata: Q11599172

· DBpedia: Izumi Takemoto

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